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Stance Sb Bre /Stæns/Bre /Stɑːns/Name /Stæns Noun Sth) The Opinions Sth Expresses

Front stance
Back BrE /stæns/BrE /stɑːns/NAmE /stæns/

noun

1 ~ (on sth) the opinions that sb has about sth and expresses publicly positionWhat is the newspaper's stance on the war? He is known for his anti-abortion stance. Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape.

2 the way in which sb stands, especially when playing a sportWiden your stance (= move your feet wider apart)for greater stability when hitting the ball.

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